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Con-dos and home-don’ts
While the real estate market of the last few years has seen steady drops in median home prices, the sale prices for condos have bucked the trend. And builders know it.
Slowing down Arizona’s budget rollercoaster
Arizona’s recent budget history looks a lot like a rollercoaster. During years with strong economic growth, state politicians allow spending to shoot up to unsustainably high levels. Then, during economic […]
Petition circulator thrives because getting on the ballot isn’t easy
It’s likely that a good portion of the Capitol community has not heard of Andrew Chavez, but they should have. His company, Petition Partners, helps get proposed initiatives on the […]
A social worker at heart, Democrat lawmaker has empathy for those who ‘have not’
Kyrsten Sinema often feels alone at the state Capitol, set apart from the Republican-led Legislature by her own outspoken, liberal ideas. But this session, some of that is beginning to […]
Darcy Olsen: ‘We sue government, so there’re lots of angry phone calls’
Darcy Olsen is president and CEO of the Goldwater Institute What is the mission of the Goldwater Institute≠ Our mission is to protect and strengthen liberty at the local level.Do […]
Geronimo’s Autobiography
“Because he has given me permission to tell my story; because he has read that story and knows I try to speak the truth… I dedicate this story of my […]
Horne’s plan would lead to crisis in Arizona schools
Arizonans should be outraged at Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne’s utter disregard for the immense financial burden the implementation of the new, state-mandated instructional model for English language learners […]
Judge rips federal agency for seeking state’s opinion on bald eagle
A bald eagle perched near its nest, on a cliff above the northern reach of Lake Pleasant in March 2007. The Arizona Game and Fish Department might think twice next […]
Japanese Sisters Busted for Hiding $56.4 M in Cash in Garage
TOKYO — Authorities arrested two sisters for allegedly hiding millions of dollars worth of cash in their garage to evade inheritance taxes, officials said March 12. Prosecutors in Osaka arrested […]
Riske to be honored by SPJ
The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists on April 4th will present veteran reporter Phil Riske with the Order of the Silver Key Award. […]
Senate approves more hybrids in HOV lanes
The state Senate approved a proposal March 13 to allow American-made hybrid cars in Arizona's carpool lanes. S1041, which passed on a 24-4 vote, expands the types of hybrid vehicles allowed in the […]
Double-barreled approach for independent voters
Round Two of a proposal to allow independents to cast a ballot in the presidential preference elections – Arizona's equivalent to a presidential primary – went to supporters. And they scored […]
